Comprehensive industrial training kit: Enhancing the preparation of industrial training report among students / Izzatil Husna Arshad ...[et al.]

Faculty of Information Management prepares its final semester undergraduate students for the industrial training period of five months, involving 480-hour equivalent work placement, paid or unpaid, located in an approved industrial site, working under the supervision of experienced Information Professionals. During the industrial training period, the students are expected to contribute to the activities of the workplace and to meet the same demands of work production and responsibility expected by the organization of its regular employees. After completion of the industrial training, students are required to present and submit a report regarding activities and projects involved. To date, there are no comprehensive guidelines and standards in the Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA to assist student’s industrial training preparation, presentation and report documentation. Therefore, this study intends to identify the awareness of students towards the existence of industrial training guideline and their expectations. A survey has been conducted on 213 students (131 female, 82 male) from the Bachelor of Information Science (Hons) Information Systems Management (IM245), final year bachelor programme, at the Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Kelantan. The findings show that comprehensive and standardized guideline is needed by the students to guide them in writing a good industrial training report. This study also significantly contributes in producing a comprehensive all-in-one booklet which is known as Industrial Training Kit (IT Kit) that contains all forms and guidelines, including terms and conditions, rules and regulations provided by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and Faculty of Information Management. This comprehensive training kit could also be used as a guideline to assist various faculties in managing their students’ practical trainin

IM-Vative sandbox: fun learning in mastering hypertext markup language (HTML) / Izzatil Husna Arshad ...[et al.]

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is one of the most popular languages for website development. Since its inception, many academic institutions have integrated the knowledge of HTML within their syllabus. However, previous research shows that many students are having difficulties to be proficient in HTML language. Several problems are identified; (1) lack of effective online content, (2) lack of supporting tool to code HTML, (3) portability issue of authoring software. Therefore, IM-Vative Sandbox was developed based on PHP Programming Language (PHP), MySQL Database, and jQuery. The sandbox provides real-time generation of HTML source codes; compared to the conventional method of using Notepad, Sublime, or any other authoring tools. In terms of commercialization, the application can be accessed through mobile and desktop and suitable for beginners who want to learn the basics of HTM

Penambahbaikan penyediaan Laporan Latihan Industri melalui Sistem Repositori Laporan dan Kit Latihan Industri (enhancing the preparation of Industrial Training Report through Report Repository System and Industrial Training Kit) / Salliza Md Radzi … [et al.]

Kursus Latihan Industri (IMC690) merupakan kursus wajib yang harus diambil oleh pelajar semester 7 bagi program Pengurusan Sistem Maklumat (IM245). Kursus ini membawa pemberat jam kredit yang tinggi iaitu 12 jam kredit. Terdapat empat (4) bahagian yang dinilai dan penyumbang markah sebanyak 40% adalah pada laporan akhir latihan industri. Masalah berlaku apabila pelajar tidak dapat menyiapkan laporan mengikut tempoh yang telah ditetapkan oleh pihak Fakulti. Natijahnya, laporan lewat dihantar, laporan lewat disemak dan markah laporan rendah telah memberi kesan terhadap pelajar dan pensyarah. Objektif kajian adalah bertujuan untuk mengurangkan peratus kelewatan penghantaran laporan latihan industri. Kajian ini mengenengahkan dua (2) projek inovasi kreatif iaitu pembangunan Sistem Repositori Laporan Latihan Industri (ITR2) dan penghasilan Kit Latihan Industri (IT Kit) sebagai kaedah penyelesaian masalah. Berdasarkan dapatan kajian, peratusan kelewatan penyediaan laporan akhir IMC690 telah berjaya diturunkan daripada 60% kepada 0% dan secara tidak langsung telah mendorong kepada peningkatan peratusan markah laporan akhir melebihi paras 30%. Hasil kedua-dua inovasi ini telah terbukti sebagai sumber rujukan komprehensif yang telah berjaya membantu pelajar dalam menghasilkanlaporan yang berkualiti dan mengikut piawaian

Case report: Incomplete penetrance of autosomal dominant myotonia congenita caused by a rare CLCN1 variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N) in a Malaysian family

Myotonia congenita (MC) is a rare neuromuscular disease caused by mutations within the CLCN1 gene encoding skeletal muscle chloride channels. MC is characterized by delayed muscle relaxation during contraction, resulting in muscle stiffness. There is a lack of MC case reports and data on the prevalence among Malaysians. We report a clinical case of a 50-year-old woman presents with muscle stiffness and cramp episodes that started in early childhood. She had difficulty initiating muscle movement and presented with transient muscle weakness after rest, which usually improved after repeated contraction (warm-up phenomenon). She was diagnosed with MC after myotonic discharge on electromyography (EMG). Her brother had similar symptoms; however, no additional family members showed MC symptoms. Serum creatine kinase levels were elevated in both the proband and her brother with 447 U/L and 228 U/L recorded, respectively. Genetic analysis by whole-exome sequencing (WES) revealed a previously reported pathogenic CLCN1 gene variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N). Genetic screening of all family members revealed that the same variant was observed in the children of both the proband and her brother; however, the children did not present with either clinical or electrophysiological MC symptoms. The multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) analysis conducted identified neither exon deletion nor duplication in CLCN1. In conclusion, this report describes the first case of MC in Malaysia in which incomplete penetrance observed in this family is caused by a known pathogenic CLCN1 variant

Apprentice Mobile Car Wash / Ahmad Azhari Amin Nordin ... [et al.]

We would like to introduce our company as Apprentice Mobile Car Wash. Our nature of business is car wash business but not ordinary car wash we provide mobile car wash. We are tight down with preparation and production all the time. We would like to increase our staff strengths so that we can also carry out marketing at the same time. By doing this we do not mind increasing our targeted profit and since we are going to have professional teams, we are looking at higher returns then our targeted profit. We know that the possibilities of not reaching our target but since all the staff now are on their toes, with a good training and support from the General Manager, we are confident that we can make it. Additionally, we will provide excellent service, efficiently and expertly cleaning customer's cars so that they will be repeat users of the service. Our business is located in the heart of Shah Alam. This area has a number of benefits in terms of the market that it will provide for the business. That will also help to promote our company to the national market. The date of the commencement of our business is on the 1st of December 2006. We choose this type of business to position our company as the Best Mobile Car Wash Company in Malaysia through the organization. Our future prospect of this business is to be locally as well as internationally known throughout the world

Table3_Case report: Incomplete penetrance of autosomal dominant myotonia congenita caused by a rare CLCN1 variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N) in a Malaysian family.DOCX

Myotonia congenita (MC) is a rare neuromuscular disease caused by mutations within the CLCN1 gene encoding skeletal muscle chloride channels. MC is characterized by delayed muscle relaxation during contraction, resulting in muscle stiffness. There is a lack of MC case reports and data on the prevalence among Malaysians. We report a clinical case of a 50-year-old woman presents with muscle stiffness and cramp episodes that started in early childhood. She had difficulty initiating muscle movement and presented with transient muscle weakness after rest, which usually improved after repeated contraction (warm-up phenomenon). She was diagnosed with MC after myotonic discharge on electromyography (EMG). Her brother had similar symptoms; however, no additional family members showed MC symptoms. Serum creatine kinase levels were elevated in both the proband and her brother with 447 U/L and 228 U/L recorded, respectively. Genetic analysis by whole-exome sequencing (WES) revealed a previously reported pathogenic CLCN1 gene variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N). Genetic screening of all family members revealed that the same variant was observed in the children of both the proband and her brother; however, the children did not present with either clinical or electrophysiological MC symptoms. The multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) analysis conducted identified neither exon deletion nor duplication in CLCN1. In conclusion, this report describes the first case of MC in Malaysia in which incomplete penetrance observed in this family is caused by a known pathogenic CLCN1 variant.</p

Table1_Case report: Incomplete penetrance of autosomal dominant myotonia congenita caused by a rare CLCN1 variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N) in a Malaysian family.XLSX

Myotonia congenita (MC) is a rare neuromuscular disease caused by mutations within the CLCN1 gene encoding skeletal muscle chloride channels. MC is characterized by delayed muscle relaxation during contraction, resulting in muscle stiffness. There is a lack of MC case reports and data on the prevalence among Malaysians. We report a clinical case of a 50-year-old woman presents with muscle stiffness and cramp episodes that started in early childhood. She had difficulty initiating muscle movement and presented with transient muscle weakness after rest, which usually improved after repeated contraction (warm-up phenomenon). She was diagnosed with MC after myotonic discharge on electromyography (EMG). Her brother had similar symptoms; however, no additional family members showed MC symptoms. Serum creatine kinase levels were elevated in both the proband and her brother with 447 U/L and 228 U/L recorded, respectively. Genetic analysis by whole-exome sequencing (WES) revealed a previously reported pathogenic CLCN1 gene variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N). Genetic screening of all family members revealed that the same variant was observed in the children of both the proband and her brother; however, the children did not present with either clinical or electrophysiological MC symptoms. The multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) analysis conducted identified neither exon deletion nor duplication in CLCN1. In conclusion, this report describes the first case of MC in Malaysia in which incomplete penetrance observed in this family is caused by a known pathogenic CLCN1 variant.</p

A REVIEW OF BURDEN OF CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Many are still unaware of the fact that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) also affects the caregivers quite significantly. Caregivers refer to people who are accountable of taking care of AD patients which provide helps with his or her daily living activities and may become a full-time commitment for the caregiver. This gives rise to a concept called caregiver burden. As these caregivers spend most of their time taking care of AD patients, most of them suffer psychologically as well as physically. Unfortunately, the risk of mental and physical impairment among the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patient may cause poor quality of life to both the patients and their caregivers. In addition, due to their role and responsibilities as a caretaker, they often do not have the opportunity to seek help and advices. This review article was conducted by sieving through numerous literature and studies regarding the challenges and how to help the burden of the caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients . This paper aims to give and overview, suggestions as well as to increase the awareness of the caregiver’s burden

Table2_Case report: Incomplete penetrance of autosomal dominant myotonia congenita caused by a rare CLCN1 variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N) in a Malaysian family.DOCX

Myotonia congenita (MC) is a rare neuromuscular disease caused by mutations within the CLCN1 gene encoding skeletal muscle chloride channels. MC is characterized by delayed muscle relaxation during contraction, resulting in muscle stiffness. There is a lack of MC case reports and data on the prevalence among Malaysians. We report a clinical case of a 50-year-old woman presents with muscle stiffness and cramp episodes that started in early childhood. She had difficulty initiating muscle movement and presented with transient muscle weakness after rest, which usually improved after repeated contraction (warm-up phenomenon). She was diagnosed with MC after myotonic discharge on electromyography (EMG). Her brother had similar symptoms; however, no additional family members showed MC symptoms. Serum creatine kinase levels were elevated in both the proband and her brother with 447 U/L and 228 U/L recorded, respectively. Genetic analysis by whole-exome sequencing (WES) revealed a previously reported pathogenic CLCN1 gene variant c.1667T>A (p.I556N). Genetic screening of all family members revealed that the same variant was observed in the children of both the proband and her brother; however, the children did not present with either clinical or electrophysiological MC symptoms. The multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) analysis conducted identified neither exon deletion nor duplication in CLCN1. In conclusion, this report describes the first case of MC in Malaysia in which incomplete penetrance observed in this family is caused by a known pathogenic CLCN1 variant.</p